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Weather, Climate, and Water Cycle - Grade 5

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  • Water in a glass is measured & recorded for 4 days.Which graph shows water evaporated over time
    D
    C
    A
    B
  • The diagram shows the water cycle. At which point does precipitation happen?
    D - 4
    B - 2
    A - 1
    C - 3
  • The diagram shows the air movement pattern in a coastal area. What type of wind is illustrated?
    C - land breeze
    B - sea breeze
    A - valley breeze
    D - mountain breeze
  • Which procedure should Kendell follow to find the trend in air temperature changes in April?
    H - Measure the temperature at the same time each Monday
    I-Measure the temperature on the first and last day of April
    F - measure temperature every hour for 1 day
    G - Measure the temperature at noon every day in April
  • Jefferey notices the air pressure rising.  Which type of weather does Jefferey expect?
    F - unstable weather
    I - fair weather
    H - windy weather
    G - stormy weather
  • The climate in central Argentina is similar to central US. What map info best explains this?
    G - Large mountains are in the western parts of both places 
    H - both places are about the same distance from the equator
    I - both countries are large compared to other countries
    F - both are located east of the Pacific Ocean
  • The diagram shows 2 air masses meeting.  What's the weather like at this type of air boundary?
    A - cloudy and rainy
    C - clear and warm
    D - windy and cold
    B - clear and cold
  • Jamie drew a picture of landscape with cacti & barren rock.What plants can grow in this climate
    A - only plants growing very rapidly grow in this climate
    B - only plants needing frequent, heavy rainfalls can grow
    C - only plants that survive with very little water can grow
    D - only plants that can handle both extreme heat and cold
  • The table below describes weather conditions at 2 different weather stations. Which is correct?
    H - Station 1 is experiencing stronger winds than station 2
    F - Station 1 is experiencing more rain than station 2
    G - Both stations are experiencing freezing conditions
    I - Both stations have wind traveling in the same direction
  • What are the keys factors that scientists use to determine the climate of a particular place?
    G - length of seasons and precipitation
    F - temperature and precipitation
    I - types of living things and temperature range
    H - distance from the ocean and altitude
  • Where in a tropical climate are you most likely to find cooler weather and snow?
    F - at the top of a tall mountain
    H - in cloudy places near the center of the continent
    I - at the base of a mountain range that blocks air flow
    G - at sea level near a cold ocean current
  • Which of the following is a cumulus cloud?
    G
    I
    F 
    H
  • Deanna measured the temperature and humidity for 4 days. Which day was the most hot and humid?
    C - Tuesday
    A - Monday
    D - Thursday
    B - Wednesday
  • Most of the clouds in a photo of a mountain scene are cirrus. Where do cirrus clouds form?
    C - near the ground
    B - at high elevation
    D - over the oceans
    A - around mountains
  • A water glass forms condensation before a juice glass. Write the observation as an experiment.
    G - How does ice cause condensation to form in the water?
    H - Does the temperature of the air influence condensation?
    F - what is condensation?
    I - Does liquid type influence the rate condensation forms?
  • The picture shows how a puddle changes during the day.  What process is taking place?
    H - evaporation
    I - runoff
    G - precipitation
    F - condensation
  • Evaporation requires a source of heat energy. What's the main source of energy in a water cycle
    G - oceans
    F - sun
    H - clouds
    I - water vapor
  • Why are ocean levels not greatly affected by precipitation and riverflow?
    A - water is constantly seeping underground in the ocean
    C - water's constantly flowing back into rivers from oceans 
    D - water is constantly deposited back on land by the waves
    B - water is constantly evaporating over the ocean's surface
  • Scientists study many factors to predict weather. Which most directly affects movement of air?
    B - relative humidity
    D - temperature
    A - air pressure
    C - precipitation
  • A scientist reports 65'F at 12:00pm and 59'F at 5:00pm. What can explain the report difference?
    A - Temp usually increases from morning to afternoon
    B - Weather condiditon including temp can change quickly.
    C - thermometers can give only one accurate reading per day
    D - a thermometer was used 1st and a barometer was used 2nd